Barr na Criche Cottage

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Barr na Criche Cottage.
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Looking through to the dining/living room from the kitchen.
Watching the Islay ferry come in from the beach hut.
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9.8Outstanding
(79 Ratings)
"We had a lovely stay at the cottage and especially enjoyed the beautiful sea view — it was such a treat to wake up to that each morning. Due to the weather during our visit, the walk through the marsh..."
Beverly K.
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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(79 Ratings)

Cottage in England

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this cottage rental

Barr na Criche Cottage (Self Catering Cottage) is peacefully situated a two minute walk from Barr na Criche House which offers an additional en-suite room, either double or twin through www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/45433764 with views to West Loch Tarbert and Kintyre.
Barr na Criche cottage has one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, both with built in wardrobes. The twin room has furniture which was used by the Olympic Athlete's at the London 2012 Olympic Village, you never know which famous Gold medalist may have slept on them before!
The bathroom is between the two bedrooms and has a lovely old fashioned cast iron bath and a walk-in shower.
The spacious hall way leads to the utility room which has a washing machine and there is a tumble drier up at the main house which is available for guests use.
The kitchen is well equipped and includes an electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and plenty storage room.
The archway leads through to the spacious lounge/dining room. The wood burning stove burns wood and peat which is included in the price of your stay. Satellite TV and a DVD player are available as well as a large range of books and games. There is free wifi in the Cottage and guests have the use of our beach hut a fifteen minute walk away to the sea.

The separate en-suite room at Barr na Criche House is a two minute walk away. This spacious room can be set as a double or twin. The en suite has a walk-in shower. It is a delightfully bright room which opens out onto a small patio from where you can watch the world go by, with views of the West Loch and Islay ferry as it sails by several times a day. A short walk takes you down to the pond. There are tea/coffee making facilities, a small fridge and TV. Wifi is available for free. Please send a message if you are interested in using the airbnb room as additional accommodation www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/45433764

There is plenty of walking in the area, the fishing village of Tarbert is nine miles away and a little further are the terminals for catching day trips on the Caledonian MacBrayne ferries to the Islands of Gigha, Arran or Islay & Jura. You might just wish to relax down at the sea, a ten minute walk from the cottage, in your own Beach Hut which is well equipped for BBQ's, bucket & spade ventures etc., The well known Kilberry Inn is four miles from the cottage, serving the most delicious gourmet meals. Pet lambs, Treacle the shetland and Peanut the pony graze nearby. A great base for a family holiday.

Linen, towels and electricity are included in the price.

For most of the year we do a minimum one week stay. Three night short breaks are available between November and March (excluding Christmas & New Year) however, always ask for availability and we will try to help.

More guests? Please enquire about additional accommodation at our four bedroom House at Gorten, which is a five minute drive away. On two levels Gorten has spacious accommodation sleeping eight, a large garden and amazing sea views. Available all year around for short or long breaks.

Amenities at Barr na Criche Cottage

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(79 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
We had a lovely stay at the cottage and especially enjoyed the beautiful sea view — it was such a treat to wake up to that each morning. Due to the weather during our visit, the walk through the marsh to the beach was a bit challenging, but I can imagine it would be absolutely perfect in the summer months. The location has great potential for a peaceful coastal getaway when the conditions are right. Amanda, Peter and James were extremely helpful and the whole booking and arrival process was faultless. I would definitely recommend this cottage to get away from it all. Thank you x
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
We had an amazing holiday. The cottage and the area is beautiful. The cottage was clean and welcoming with stunning views all around. Amanda and Pete were lovely and gave us lots of suggestions for walks (we had our dog with us who enjoyed them all). A holiday that will live long in the memory
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Super
5.0 / 10.0·Feb 2022
Perfect place to relax and unwind

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Barr na Criche Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Barr na Criche Cottage pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Barr na Criche Cottage?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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